The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, November 19, 1897, Page 2

ol frauaulentls obtained a condi- o The w as 1t sffects § Ju many leading lawyers ciaim a nmistakabie, and in not indic them the Grand Jury made itself amenable to severe criticism, 1 nothing wers >enal Code applies to Itis as follows: each ¢ cused. i who, with intent to deffud, wny Jflicer, suthor- ne, any account, T'hie next session of the Grand Jury will held on the 224 of the current month, I tion in this matter will be w ed w reat interest 1 has always stood well in mation of the general public, and with the quashing of the ze Dwyer was a ectio sury who knew e ardently taken up en I'hey declare that if he in- t were eGra misd s ju rot iry the offenses com- »anors and therefore on, he must have 1ds to stand up The iss s it now affects Judge Lori- | can’s stand is whether or not the ses tich the Dwyer indictments When Judge ere felonie he wa atement of ovin v outsi deny that he had ea- | iry room without being | »dy to do so. When | is reportad to t the Dwyer » said iired, 1 would | w e secracy o e Dwyer cc his ger on e action I who have an one of the charges stce Dwyer on w ith th disburse- opriates | 1S own who seek t t is cluimed that Dwy nor, and they | e Penal Code in tion. It is as fol- > Peace, Sher days after ¥ of amisde- advo- | section can $1 30 retained iemeanor How this v when tt ment bas been found ige Dwyer failed > that had been igment, and réviousiy placed gan and his aimed that lic money and hence no. a felony. i brought the po: al Code which reads d or held town o moneys" re is to be a ose Charter Club, ice of good ying out of the @ new charter ot San Jose ) t. Through the efforts of this organization a notable victory was won this spring. It 1s understood that at this meeting ~ome action will be taken to help along THE CALL'S work of tearing om the vitals of beavuful San Jose the meet ng of whose object governme ovisions of t letter and sp cancerous growth of corraption that has for so long been eating wmnto the body volutie. : BIG HAUL BY ROBBERS, Highwaymen Took $150,000 From the Railroad Train in New Mexico. x., Nov. 18.—A mer- Mex., where the re- SANTA FE. chant fror ates that fully $150,000, if not more, the robbers. About 100 pounds in gold coin was taken, ding to the statlement of Fireman Abel made to the merchant half an hour efier the rotbery. “Tnen they piled into their sack aiter bundle ot paper the fir man added. ates Marshal Foraker admits that at least $35,000 in gola was secured by the robbers and unknown amount of greenbucks. Mar-hal has gone south 10 meet the Arizona officials, it is believed that the niding place of the rob- bers has been located. PSS LEAVES THE AGED HUSBAND. General Clay’s Ya;;; Wife Goes to Her Brother (lell's home and May Bemain Thers, NEW YORK, Nov. 18.—A special to the Yerald from Richmond, K., say Gen- eral Cassius M. Clay's young wife, Dora Richardson, whom he married two vear- ago, left his home a week azo last Mon- say and bas not been there since. She went to the home of her brother, Cleli Richardson, in Valley View, where she is likely to remain unless she can be | men for his | Bellicose Nations | zeneral in | the German demands. | origt | ive hostility of the Chinese must be rec | case | this year throughout .persuaded to return to her ag:d husband. "I'he general's friends tay Mrs. Clay has rone on a visit, but others ¢eclare tha he has no intention of raturning. They assert that ever s nce Gneral Clay d charged ber brother Clell irom his employ she bas desired to leave and go to her brother’s home. G 2 70 FRESERVE 0.D:R IN FLASKA. The Officers and Men of the Gunboat Wheeling Will Co-operate with the Civil Authorities. NEW YORK. Nov. 18.—A special to the Herald from Washingion says: Officers and men of gunboat Wheeling are to co- operate with the civil authorities 1n preserving order in Alaska, Orders were issued by Secretary Long to-day to Com- mander Uriel Sebree directing bim to proceed with the Wheeling to Sitka and reiieve the gunboat Marietia, which will return to the United States. The Wheel- ing will start in a few days. The instruc- tions given to Commander Sebree require him to give all the assistance 1n his power to the civil authorities in preserving law and order. With the reservation of 8*. Michael un- der control of the military, Sitka practi- cally under control of the navy, and with either naval or revenue cutter patrol of the Yukon River, Alaska’ wiil be pretty well under the jurisdiction of the military arm of the Government. With reie to the patrol of the Yukon River, tnere is to be s clash vetween the Navy and Departments. Secretary Long d the recommendation in bis report that Congress autnoriz: the annua consiruction or purchas steamer, to be manned by na and enlisted men, to pairol the Yukon, «nd to make an appropriation for the es- tabl'shment of three posts on that s ream e has a provision in his us nn: arevenue cut er vessel by revenue c.te: qficers n urpose. Coug-ess wiil huve establishinent shali te simpor an maiier. for on-d n o decde which g.ven control of tt CHINA IS NOT AT ALL CONCERNED Will Kiao-Chan for War Against Japan. Use Germany Sends Over Stores, and the Invaders Intend to Make a Long Stay. Special Disvatch to THE CALL. LONDON, Nov. 18.—According 10 a spe- cial dispatch from Shanghai Admira! von Diedrich, comma of the German cruiser Division, Janding marines beiore at Kino-Chau on Monday morning not:fied the British, French ant Rus { of s Ru n admirals intention, and it 1s said that tie ian Admiral expressed approval. [he Chines: do not sppear to be much iressed over the matier, declar ia, Germany and France are prepar- to attack Japan, and will use Kiao- Chau as a naval base. The Shanghai correspondent of the Times says: o steamers have been chartered bere to conv-y stores and ma- terial totbe German fleetin Kiao-Chau Bay. e occupation is apparently to ba more than temporary. Tne Chinese ccmmand of the forts decided to retire beciuse he had no ammunition. The Berlin correspondent of the Times say~: In gence us to the relation and Germany, which, it due at Rerln, the Cabin what course to pursue. deliberations between the Departments of State concerned, snd these are still pro- ceeding, but noihing definite has been de- termined as 1o the course to be pursued in the event of Ch na’s refusal to accede to Probably in that case a vprolonged occupation would be necessary, even if it d.d not belong to the intenilon of Germany. The ac beiween China suid, is siill is uhdecided oned with as a possible tactor, ana in that the cruiser division in Kiao-Chau Bay would be re-enforeed. WASHINGTON HAS PLENTY OF PRODUCTS It Is a Great and Prosperous Year for the Northern State. Sound Ports Are B'ockaded With Freight to Be Shipped to Ca'ifernla. Special Dispatch to THE CaLL TACOMA, Wasua., Nov. 15.—The yietd the State in rich crops, saimon packs, etc., has been larger than many seasons, causing a blockade In freight fo different sound ports for ship-r ment to California. Warehouses are filled with grain, sal- mon, flaxseed and other products, le on the tracks of the Northern Pacific in the terminal yards at Tacoma are linea car after car of wheat waiting for export. The steamersof the Pacific Coast!Steam- ship Company are taking all the freiaht they can uandle, and it looks asif the company must place other boats on the run to handle the freight. Each steamer from Alaska brings a cargo of salmon, oil or furs, which are trans- | ferred bere or at Seattle to steamers for San Francisco. This vear the oat crop on La Conner Fiats, Skagit County, was lareer than usual and of splendid quality, causing ux usually lerge shipments 1o the cer m of California. Euch Pacific Coast steamer now stops at the Tacoma smelter’s wharf to loada bal- lion sent to San Franc sco ior refining. The 'ittle town of Anacories basshipped | salmon, codfish, oats, lime and shingles tuis year to the value of $680,000, the largest port:on of these shipments going to 8an Francisco. paat S S INDIOTED FUK RMBEZZLEMENT. Arrest of Cashier Murray of the Kan- Eank, Eureka. EUREKA, Nov. 18.—The Grand Jury of this county, which has been in session since the Istinst, yesterday filed with Su- perior Judge Wilson a pariial report and indictment against John 8. Murray, late cashier of the Randall Banking Company of this city, which closed its doors iast | Aprit. The charge is embezzlement, neither amount nor dates being stated in the indictment. Murray was arrested to-day. He gave vonds. When the bank faiied the cuarge of crookedness immediately weut | up, but no move against the officials wa< ever made until tuis session of the Grand Jury. Ll Californin Strawberries Arrive, Ck}lCAGO, Nov. 18.—California straw- berries reached this market to-duy. The fist consignment sold quickly at 70 cents a quart box. ————— To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxaive Bromo Quinine Tablets All drug- bc s retund the movey if it fails (o cnre. “The genuine has L. 5. Q. op each tablet. 7 1g toat | the absence of oflicial intelli- | There have been | BUTH TEAMS CONDITION Stanford and California Ready for the Tussle. |PHYSICALLY IN FINE| BE RRIEES Stanford Shows Especial Strength in Mass For- mation. CALIFORNIA DESPERATELY DETERMINED. Forecast of the Final Line=-Up; Wh ch Is Conceded to Be | Correc-. Special Dispatch to THE CALL MONTEREY, Nov. 18 —Yesterday I saw at Monterey and at Palo Alto the football squads of the University of Ca ifornia and Stanford after they had practically com- pleted all tiie rough, hard plaving of their | long season of preparation for the Thanks- i giving match. Both teams are in good p' ysical condi- | tion, with no apparent advantage with | eitlier in health and form. From now until next Wednesday only | lizhter practice, principally in formations and in signals, will be indu!ged in, The tavle terewitn was carefully com- piled and 1s reliavle. It teils a very in- teresting story in itself. It shows the N THE BEST : cians here by surviving the passage of 1100 volts of electricity throuch his bouy. The workmen had but ju t ¢ mpleted wiring the residence of his parents on B street, when the boy climted upon the roof to investigate. His hold giving way, be elutched the wires with bot hands. he current had just been turned on, the wres not betng insulated, the boy trevel throush lile with suff and 0aly one finger on_his maimed hands. That leit hand entirely escaped injury. | he wus not killed is a mystery. MARRIED IN SECRET, The Widow of the Late John B. Ketcham Tells How the Cere- mony Was Performed. CHICAGO, Nov. 18 —Mrs. Minnie Wal- lace Walkup, with an evident purpose of divesting her marriage to John B. Ketcham of all mystery and sweeping away once for all the stories, insinuatione and the cries of those who would dis- credit her, to-day told of the whole trans- action. “Mr. Ketcham and I, accompanied by Butler Joseph Kellar, who acted as Mr. Ketcham’s valet, went to Milwaukes on the evening of Sepiembver 23, We went to the Plankinton House, where we se- scured a suite of rooms, being registered as Mr. and srs. Youngandservant. This was done simply to insure the secrecy of cur errand. Mr. Ketcham rose vefore I was awake the next morning and cailed me. 1 protested against getting up so ea:ly, but ne had not slept, and wanted to | get out, “When we were dressed we start-d out to find a minister, intending to travel 1n a sireeicar, so that our movements might not bs known at_the hotel. Dr. Ketcham wanted to take Kellar with us, but I was atraid he would gossip when we got back to Chicago, and I insisted on leaving m behind. When we had gone some ais- tauce from the hotel w: met a cab, which we encared to take us 1o the minister’s. - “Arriving at a parsonage, [ applied at the door and learned thatthe minister was away from home, but his wile had a neignborin - clereyman calied in to per- form the ceremony. When we were mar- ried we ordered the driver io take usto the ilway station. This was for the purpose of misleading tne hackman as to our destination. Wuen he hai left ns we walked back breakiasted and left for Chicago on the 11 o'clock train. Contrary to my wishes, Mr. Ketcham told Kellar, ried.” | PROTEST AGAIN-T ANNEXATION. Ex-Governor Sheldon and Senator White Will Speak at the Los Angeles Meeting. LOS ANGELES, Nov. 18.—The Los An-, STANFORD VARSITY. Posif Murphy Daly | Fisner Qua 1920 pounds.. CALIFORNIA VARSITY. tion. Nam 1d Lt..Whipple Haskell ~capt Hal Ludlow Gr art T ¥ Stanford team generally longer experience on the gridiron. The Stanford players are undeniably but qu etly confident. They think tney | can win; they believe they ought to be the victors. The Cahforniarepresentatives,generally, are possessed of a desperate, dogged, but | not very Lopeful, determination to battie | to the end. Nota man among them is a | qmtter. They seem to be looking rather (0 the unexpected chances of the contest | | to give them opportunities they hope for. | ‘I Though neither captain intends for sev: ce finaily the men has greater weight and y college and | j eral days yet toannou that will compose the team, the accom- | panying line-up is the one now prac- | and aefinitely decided upon, and conced=d by tue players themselves to be the correct one. In punting Murph and 40 yards to the kic not be relied upon to do more | yards. | Noman on the Stanford team, however, shouid equal Hail at handling kicks. In mass formations, esjecialy in the | powerful and destructive guards’ back | play, Stanford should have u great ad- | vantage in storming the California center | ot lighter and less experienced men. | Aside, 1 hope, from any individual pre- | judice, it is my opinion, after numerous | opportunities to observe the playing and | the men of both tewms, ihat Stanford | should win by a considerable margin. ARcHIE Rice. S { STANFORD GETS A SENDOFF ifoneyed Woids at the Chapzl and Fun in the Flowe: Ovals. PALO ALTO, Nov 18.—No team was ever zccor led a zrander or mor: demon- strative send-off than the Stanford Var- sity received to-nignt on the eve of its de- | parture for Congress Sprines where it ) will spend the remaining week before | the final strunggle in secret practice. The | chape! was found to be several hundred seats too small to accommodate the en- | thusiasis who gatherea to wish their be- | ioved team God-speed. The crowd over- flowed onto the concrete walk without and the open quad beyond. At least 1200 | persons mostly students took part in tne i ovation. College yelis, the singing of Stanford songs and speech-making was the order | | of tne indoor demonstration. Every sot | | and ever~ expression of tis enthusiastic | throng evinced a well-founded contidence ! and trust in the stalwart champions who | | on Thanksgiving day will baiue for the | bonor ot the cariinal. | | <hould average , while Hali than i an- 30 The glee club led the singing and the | band was on hand. Speeches were made | by Captain Cotton. Coach Brooke and the footbali squad. Archie Rice of THE CALL, Hurreison and Code of the alumni were also forced on the rosirum and warmed up with the old s Dr. Stillman spoke | the faculty's word of good cheer and Pro- fessor Duniway gave an enthasi stic ad- dress. Manager Switzer and other repre- sentative collegians gave vbrief talks. Every one sang the pruises of some one else and atthe conclusion the honors were well distributed. After all was ended | within, the bind, foilowed by the siu- | | dents, took the rounds of .the quadrangle |on a joliification promenade, and long | rings of shouting and singing coilegians circied and danced around the flower ovals until quite iate. The iollowing men were | | selected by Coach Brooke to-night for se- | cret practice at Congzress Spring-. | " Cotion, Carle, Fickert, R ce, Thomas, | Jeffs, Parker, Rea Smith. Murply, Da.y, Fi-her, Burnett, Woodruff, Hill, Batlan- tyne, Rusk, James, C. Do.e, A, Dole, Bige- | low, Levitt, Erb, Jost, Adams, Pascal, Smith and Wsrdail, PUZZLING THE ELECTRICIANS. Miraculous Escape From Death of an Inquisitive Petaluma | Boy. PETALUMA, Nov. 18.—Alvin Hotwell, aged 9 yea's, has astonished the electrl- | geles County Council of Labor to-day re- ceived word from Hon. L. Sheldon | accepting the invitation extended him to | address the mass-meet:ng, which is to be held to-morrow evening underthe auspices of the council, 10 protest sguinst the an- exation o Hawaii. The committee hav- i e meeting in charge feel gratined at the ex-Governpr's acceptance of the | invitation, as it will take away any parii- san signiticance that mizht attach to it Senater Stephen M. White will speuak, and Mr. Shelaon, a Repablican and one of delegates at iacge to the last Republi- can National Convention, will give his reasons for opposing annexation. Greai interest is being taken in the meeting by all ¢ ns, and there wili be a large turn- out which will voice the sentiment of the people of Southers California on tnis question. WHY DOLES CROWD SEEKS ANNEXATION Anxious to Insure Their Own Safe'y on thes Islands Usurped. Subjugation by Farces of tha United States Sought to Rastrain Rights of Natives Special Dispatch to THE CALL. 10 our hotei, where we | when we re-l | turned to the hotel, that we were mar- | Chambray sécon 1:11 4-5 BADLY HURT A COLLISION Pugilists Thrown From a Hack on the Way to a Fight. Young Griffo Therefore Made No Showing Against Tracey. All the Events at the St. Louls Press Club Carnival of a Rather Tame Nature. Special Dispatch to THE CALL. ST. LOUIS, Nov. 18.—At 10:45 o’clock to-ni hi, while Young Griffo, the Aus- traiian boxer, Denny Holliran, his man- ager, and three attendants were en route to the Coliseum in 2 hack, to take part in the Press Ciub athletic carnival, a street carcoliided with the vehicle, overturaing itand tkrewing all the occupants to the | ground. Griffo sastained a sprained shoulder, Holliran veceived a serious cut in the left side of tae neck, and Phillip O'Toole of this city suffered concussion of the a serious condition. were trken to the medical dispensary, where taey were cared for, and tben pro- ceeded to the Coliseum. Griffo decided to | go on yith his boxing match with Tom Tracey. reople witnessed the | Seven thoucand athleiic carnival, It was managed by | ¢Parjon” Davies and refereed by George | Silen The crowd expected to see some ‘ fast fighting, but was disappointed. Young Griffo ana Tom Tracey were matched for eizht rounds, but Griffo, ow- | i0g to being burt in the collision with the { streetcar, ana although he encieavored to prgeeed with the contest, was forcei to tquitin the first ronnd. Paddy Smith, brotner of “Denver’”’ Ed Smith, was substitnied and made a fair showing a-ainst fracey, but was in no | condition for a match and wus counted | | out in the second round. Harry Harris oi | | | Cuicago defeated Lee La Blanche of St. | Louis in five rounds. | | | Bob Armsirong, colored heavy-weight, and Jonn Holtman of St. Louis boxed three ‘riend.y rounds. Tracey will be maiched against K'd La- | vigne &t Chicago in Decembor. - ON THE EANIERD IRACKS. of Racex at Bennings, Nash- vills and Lex Winners naton. WASHINGTON, Nov. 17.—Results at Ben- nings: Selivg, mile and a sixteenth—Ben Ronald won, Hugh Penny second, Debride third. Time, 1:53. Five and a half furlongs—Will Glenn won, ong Acre seccond, Filament third. Time, 21-5. Vveanda haif jurlongs—Black Dude won, iine second, Refide third. Time, La Gi 1:11 35, Five snd a half furlongs—Arellac won, Pink . Princess India third. Time, One mile and & sixteenth—A1hy won, Esher Eestertide third. = Time, Nov. 17.—Track heavy. Seli- half 1urlongs—Marie Wood- second, Whiff third. Time, Sliing—Five and a half farlongs—3litzen's Sister won, Glenfellow second, High Noon third. Time, 1:113; Fiveanda hai lurlongs, selling—Pouting John Boon second, 'Dr. Work third. 11, furlongs—round won, The d. Dressen third. Time, 1:05 won, Doctor ing—Lakevicw avy. One mile, se won, Necklace second, Lockhart third, Time, 1:48 ‘ive tur.cngs—Cowin won. Conan Doyle second, Decapo third. Time, 1:07 { Scii ng—Peace- Regal tnird Five and n half furiong r won, Loyaity second, V ongs—Performance won, second, imp. Skate third! Belle Time, Four and e half furlongs—Lord Frasier won, Fair Dey second. Lauretta B tnird. Time, REBELLIOUS AITHLETIC CLUBS, 4. U. Adcts Fairiu. NEW YORK, Nov. 18.—R. M. Fitz- gerald, pre ident of the Keliance Athletic Ciub of Oakland, who attended the recent meeting of the A. A. U., said, in conver- sation with a correspondent, that tne op- position 1n California to the A. A, U. was practically dead. The three clubs, the NEW YORK, Nov. 18 —Under the cap- tien “'Annexation and Subjugation,” the Times says: *‘Before the Senate of the United States takesup the treaty offered | for the annexation of the Sandwich Islands | to tke United States, two bodies of aele- | gates frcm Hawaii will a3k 1o be h-ard by the Senate Committee on Foreign Rela- tions. If the question shall be asked of the delegates from President Dole whether the request cf the Government delegates is an expression of the voice of the people of Hawaii, the answer will be that it is not. It will not be possible for the Dole | commissioners to furnish proof that the veople of Hawaii have expressed their position by the ususal republican method of a vote for or against the proposed line of public policy. “‘Force having been emploved to rob Hawaijans of their voice in the destiny of their country, power is to add 1o tyranny the use of ridicule still further to sustain t e selfish projects of the pres- ent rulers. The poor natives of Hawaii who are ‘passing the hat’ at home in or- der to raise money with which to pay their passage to Washingion ought not to encounter prejudice against them for their poverty. Buat unless the Unitea States shall promise to keep the 100000 obponents of annexation in sucjuga- tion, what assurance can tne 3000 have that they will not some day be overcome and perhaps expelied from the land in which the voicewof the natives has been silenced ? A fear of 1his calamitv to tue republic inspires the Dole Government to anxious'y urge prompt anuexation. That accomplished, the military power of the Uni ed States mus: be used to keep the Hawaiians from rebellion against the Gov- ernment they have had no voice in_cre- ati " SHINGTON, Nov. 18.—Hon. Claude A. Swanson of Vurginia, a member of the Ways and Means Committee, to-day an- nounced that he was opposed to the an- nexation of Hawali. Terridle Fatatity in Poland. LONDON, Nov. 18.—A dispatch from Bertin describes a terrible fatality in Poiand. While a reécent performance of wild beasts anu their tamer was in prog- ress &t a village near Kovono, Polan, the lion tamer was kiile: by s ifon and ti- gress. A fearful panic ensuad among the speciators and ei:ht persons were crushed to death, many others being seriously in- jured. A Eritieh Steamer - ahore. LONDON, Nov. 18.—The British steamer Maritime, Captain Hughes, from Gulves- ton October 23 for Bremen, is a hore at Egmona-Aan-Zee (on the North Sea). As- sistance has been sent to her, Olympic, Acme and Fresno, that with- drew and formed a new assoc:ation, !ad been unable to do .anything. Cycling and boxing are the main !eatures of the rebel clubs, and it was the determination of W. F. Hiimphreys, president of the Pa- cific Associaiion, to enforce the A. U rules agains: the so-called amateur boxers that caused the secession ot the clubs and the formation of a rival association. The | rebels now see that public opinion 1s against t em and are now evincing a de- sire to get back into the A. A. U. No ob- stacle will be put in the way of their do- ing so. Mr. Fitzgerald was favorably impressed with the quality of the men at the head of the A. A. U. affairs in the East. ———— IKE WEIR'S CHALLENGE. Belfast Spider Anxious to Fight for the Championship. BOSTON, Nov. 18 —Ike O'Neil Weir, the worid-famous Beliast Spider, is of the opinion that he is the best 1I8-pound pugilist in the world, and is out witha challenge to the world, Pediur Paimer preferred, for the best purse obtainable. To bind his challenge he to-night de- posited $1000 with Georze V. Tuobey, sporting editor of the Post. 1f Palmer will not fi ‘ht he hopes for a match with Johnnie Murpny, with whom he fought seventeen rounds to a draw some years ajyo. 1 believe I am the world’s champion,” said Weir, “and will fight Palmer for the title. I can get all the backing he wants. I'm no has-been, and can fight six weeks from the signing of articles”’ Tke now weighs but 123 pounds and isin fine shape. In the opinion of local ex- perts Weir is as fast as ever, St gl B 10D SLOA + WINNER. Draco, Guided by the (lever Jockey, Cantures Draklow Nakes, LONDON,Nov.18 —The Loriliard- Beres- ford stables' chesinut gelding Draco, 3 brain anl was removed to the hospital in | Hollizan and Griffo | ile, seliing—A B C won, Robert Latta | Ransom third. Time, 1:473, GTON, KY., Nov. 17.-Weaier cleas Mr. Fitzgerald of Oakland Says the 4. vears oid, ricden by Tod Sloan, Wflr:"“gi Draklow selling stakes . 200 >oveD0§D’-' a: the ifirst day’s Tacing cf the autumn m eting. Thirteen horses ran 0 furlongs straight. In three races which were placed. the Draklow selling s auction under the rules a in by a representative of Beresford stable for $2500. e GRAND PARADE AT PASADENA. Elaborate Arrangements for the £n- nual Rose Tournament on New Year’s Uay. PASADENA, Nov. 18.—Arrangements are bein: made vpon an unusually large scale for the annual rose tournament which occurs January 1. The festivities will 1clude the usual parade of decorated teams in various classes, prizes being awarded for the finest decoratien in six- in-hands, four-in-hand coaches, double teams, single rigs, pony rigs and tandem turnouts, burro carts, lady and gentleman riders, floats and bicycle decorations. There will be three awards in each cl Special arrangements have been made with the railroads for transportation at one and a third rate round-trip fare from all points in Southern Calif rnia. Tbe Los Angeles Chamber of Com- merce has accepted an invitation to at- tend in a body, also the Woodmen of the World, Camp No. 324, Los Angeles. In- vitations have b en generally extended to | the Southern Cel fornia press to be | present and parucipate and committe2- | appointed here to receive and entertain | such visitors. Representatives of sever:l | leading Eastern and San Francisco jour- | nals have signified their intention of wit- 1 nessing the pageant. | The Seventh Regiment Catalina band | has been engaged, also two Los Angeles oands and the Pasadena band. Large, artisuc posters nhave béen already de- signed to ce at all stations along the | Suuthern California Railroad line, and thousands of visitors are expected upon this annual fete day. Besides the pageant this vear, open-air | concerts and atuleiic sports will be ar- ranged in various central parks to enter- tain visitors in the afternoon. ver the course, SiX Stoan rode horses TOdDraco. the winner of takes, was sold at nd was bough! tae Lorillard- REGEPTION GIVEN 10 8. D VHIES Sacramento Society Honors the Wife of the Con- gressman. One of the Most Charming Func- | tlons the Capital City Has Ever Witnessed. 1 e Speclal Dispatch to THE CALL. | SACRAMENTO, Nov. 18.—The most | charming social event of tue season took | place to-dav at the home of Mr. and Mrs. | Charies McCiateby, at 1015 O s'reet. | It was a reception given to Mrs. Marion de Vries, the wife of Congressman de | Vries of Stockton. At an early hour this morning Mrs. | McClateny surrendered her house to the | Misses Crouch, who were to have charge of the decorations. From the first glimpse of the front hall- way it became evident thar this function “ had been placed in skillful and fas- tidious hands. The two parlors, in strict harmony with the rich tints and fresco | of the walls, weré of a golden hue, while the strings of smilax, which fell in pro- fasion, gave a freshness to the room which was certainiy most delightful. The library was in pink, and in the lcnrlmr great, generous banks of pink chrysanthemums were held in place by a | netting which hung in gracefal folds and ‘ extended along the wall. Green predominated in the dining-room, and with the soft and subdued inean- | descent lizh, the colors were most wel- | come. in a contrast that was complete, yet harmonious=. A little tower, built on the back veranda, ! of great paim leaves. an interwoven with | various clusters of flowers, was where the | tea tables were arranged for the con- venience of a corps of beautiful young adies who served refreshments. | At 2 o'clock the music from Neil's or- | chestra came flonting through the meshes | of plants and flowers and palms, while | Mrs. McClatehy and those who assisted | ber in recaiving guests repsired to the front parior. where Mrs, de Vries was to | be presented to the ladies of S:cramento. | 13Those who siood with Mrs. McC.atchy | were: Mrs. James H. Budd, Mrs. B. R. | Crocker, Mrs.” R J. Merkiey, Mra. E. | Colgan, Mrs. A, J. Jobnson, Mrs. T. W, lsherhnn,,\h‘!. A. F. Booth, Mrs, George | H. Clark, Mrs. L. L. Lewis, Mrs. R. T. | Daviin, Mrs. V. 8. McClatehy and Mrs. V. | Merkley. | The youne ladies who served refresh- | ments were: i + | Mrs. V. Merkley, Miss E lith Tufts, Miss Alice Sheehan, Miss Ednd Lewis, Miss Alce Hassett, Miss Ruby Merkley, Miss Eva McKee and Miss Maud Merkley. During the afternoon in addition to the discourss of Neils’ orchestra, R. T. Cokn, W. E. Lovedal, Mrs. Mary Ross and Mrs. Howard favored the asserubled guests with songs, while Miss Millie Gregory | plaved for them on the harp. Caterer Hailehan from Oakland sup- plied the refreshruents and when the | hour ot parting came the congratuiations to the hostess were general. iy Mo | LANE Is BUKER'S CANDIDATE. Meeting of the Administration Commit- tee of the Silver Party. LOS ANGELES, Nov. 18 —The commit- tee of administration of the Silver Repub- | lican_party of California held its first meeting to-day and transacted considera- tle imporiant business. Every congres- sional dis'rict in the Siate was represented except the First Dustrict. George W. Baker ot San Francisco, chairman of the | State Central Committee, presided. The | piatiorm adopted renews all alliance to the bimetalc system of finance. The | question of taking action with regard to | fusion came up and a resolution recom- { meniing it wasadopted. | George W. Baker, coairman of the State | Central Commitee, in an interview, | stated that he was not favorably to the candidacy of Hon. James G. Maguire for | Governor, as he_did not consider him a strong_man. Mr. Baker would not declate himself in favor of the nomination of any pariicular man for G vernor on the fusion ticket. He is lor fusion, and itisknown in a quiet way he is endeavoring to brin Chsrles D. 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